On May 1, 2009, at approximately 10:01 p.m., Takoma Park Police Department’s Tactical Enforcement Unit (TEU) were conducting an undercover surveillance of a group of suspected gang members in the area of University Boulevard at New Hampshire Avenue. One of the TEU detectives observed a subject on University Boulevard who appeared to be behaving in a suspicious manner. Continued observation revealed that the subject veered away from the other members and started to walk towards a vehicle. While walking towards the vehicle, the subject retrieved from his right front pocket a butterfly-style lock-blade knife which was in an extended position. In an effort to maintain public safety, members of the TEU deployed from their vehicle and detained the subject and four of his associates. A second group of suspects fled on foot southbound on New Hampshire Avenue. It is believed that the subject was attempting to carjack or rob the vehicle he was approaching. The subject, a 17 year old male, was charged with carrying/displaying a concealed deadly weapon. Montgomery County Juvenile Services were contacted, however, they refused the intake. The subject was released to the custody of a parent without further incident.
Posted by Plevy at May 2, 2009 07:50 PM